A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6287321 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 40953815 epoch_slot_no: 173015 block_no: 6287144 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 15082 time: 2021-09-24 21:48:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04224d55770dca33751eab9b3d1002fd4258a053971d36f8e79e0fe316648e1fBlock Operator
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